Nomita Jeswani, Mumbai Uncensored, 31st March 2023:
The wait is finally over for cricket enthusiasts worldwide as the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is set to kick off in grand style. The sixteenth season of the world’s most popular T20 cricket league promises to be an unforgettable spectacle, featuring the biggest names in the game showcasing their skills in front of millions of passionate fans. As the cricket fever reaches its peak, IPL 2023 is all set to captivate audiences with high-intensity matches, nail-biting finishes, and dazzling performances both on and off the field.
The sixteenth season of IPL is scheduled to start from 31st March 2023 in Ahmedabad. As per the pre covid rituals the season had a grand inauguration ceremony. Stunning entertainment industry stars, Arijit Singh, Rashmika and Tamanna had their dazzling performances in front of the audience in the large stadium.
The atmosphere was electric as Arijit Singh took to the stage and mesmerized the audience with his soulful voice and a medley of his greatest hits, including his latest chartbuster Kesariya, heart-wrenching Channa Mereya, and Tujhe Kitna Chaahne Lagey hum. Tamanna Bhatia followed Arijit’s act and set the stage on fire with her amazing dance moves, leaving the crowd cheering for more. Finally, the gorgeous Rashmika Madanna graced the stage as the fans went wild with excitement, making for an unforgettable night of music and entertainment.
Making a grand entrance, the captains arrived in chariot-like carriages, where Pandya proudly gleamed their trophy. With thunderous applause still echoing across the stadium, MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya were called onto the stage alongside Jay Shah and Arun Dhumal. They had a picture taken with the trophy as the event came to a close. The season opener between the defending champion Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings took place in the same location after the major event.
This season of IPL will have 70 stage matches which will go on for 52 days and will be played in 12 different venues spread across India.
